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The Soviet military's inability to decisively defeat the Mujahedin showcased the limitations of high-tech warfare against a determined insurgent force. Casualties mounted, with an estimated 10,000 Soviet soldiers lost by 1982. The conflict transformed into a war where the Soviets used scorched earth tactics in an attempt to stifle resistance. These brutal strategies pushed millions of Afghans to flee their homes into neighboring countries, creating a refugee crisis and exacerbating the humanitarian situation.